beat around the bush
拐彎抹角地講話或做事,不直截了當
口語·表示說話拐彎抹角
英文釋義
to avoid direct or honest communication; to speak indirectly or evasively
例句
Instead of beating around the bush, just ask her if she likes you.
典故來源
與“beat about the bush”同源,源自狩獵時繞灌木叢驅(qū)趕獵物,比喻不直接表達。